THE SHORT VERSION
Nice to Alicante at a glance.
- From
- Nice
- To
- Alicante Alacant / Alicante
- Road distance
- About 1189 km
- Straight line
- 881 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~12 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Alicante to Nice →
- Border
- France → Spain. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Nice
Nice is the main city of the French Riviera, with coaches along the coast to Marseille and Italy and into the Alps. Long-distance stops vary by operator, including the airport and city stops.
- Nice Airport and city stops
Long-distance coaches call at Nice Côte d'Azur Airport and city stops; check your ticket for the exact one. - Regional bus links
Zou! regional buses run along the coast to Cannes and Monaco.
Arriving in Alicante
Ask the seller where the service ends in Alicante. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Alicante, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Alicante
More buses from Nice
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Nice from Alicante by road?+
About 1189 km by road (881 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Nice to Alicante take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 12 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Nice?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Nice include Nice Airport and city stops, Regional bus links, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Alicante to Nice?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Alicante to Nice guide.
Where does the bus from Nice arrive in Alicante?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Nice to Alicante?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Nice to Alicante bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Alicante by bus?+
Direct buses from Alicante include Valencia, Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Marseille and more. See all connections on our Alicante bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Nice to Alicante?+
France and Spain are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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